LEHABIM, the third Son of Mizraim. Some are of Opinion, that Lehabim denotes the Lybians, who are one of the most ancient People in Africk. There were some of them near Egypt, to the West of Thebaïs; and others of them dwelt along the Mediterranean. Lehabim signifies inflamed; Lehabah, Flame. Lybia is a Countrey very much exposed to the scorching Heats of the Sun.
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